Joshua Binfor
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Joshua Binfor
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Spanish
French
Hi, I'm Josh! Native English Speaker from London with TEFL Certification and a Passion for Language
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Spanish
French
Hi, I'm Josh! Native English Speaker from London with TEFL Certification and a Passion for Language
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Salvador, Brazil (20:20 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 14, 2021InterestsMusicFilms & TV SeriesArtReadingFood
Hi, I’m Josh, a native English speaker from London, now living in Brazil. With a degree in Hispanic Studies and Portuguese, and experience working in project management and recruitment, I’ve lived in four different countries and speak four languages (still learning more!). My background in languages helps me understand the challenges of becoming fluent. As a TEFL-certified teacher (Level 5), I’m here to make learning English fun, dynamic, and personal. From my time working in a bookshop to my passion for travel, we’ll never run out of things to talk about. Let’s make your language journey exciting—I can't wait to meet you!Me as a Teacher
I hold a Level 5 TEFL qualification from The TEFL Academy and have completed a 10-hour teaching practice course. With four years of teaching experience and a strong background in linguistics and literature, I’m well-equipped to help you improve pronunciation, naturalness, and fluency in English. If you're a native Spanish or Portuguese speaker, I can easily identify and address any interference from your first language. Having worked in a London bookshop, I also bring a love for idioms and expressions that will enhance your language learning experience.My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are fully adapted to your needs, ensuring a personalized approach to help you reach your language goals. There is no strict structure—we can work on specific materials or have conversations tailored to your interests and objectives. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your English, I’ll adjust the pace and content to suit your level. For lower levels, I can seamlessly incorporate Portuguese when necessary, ensuring clear communication. I’m here to cater to you, making sure your learning experience is both comfortable and stimulating!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
Certificates
Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English - TEFL Academy - 2021Qualification Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (The TEFL Academy) (RQF)
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Teaching experience
2024 - Current
English Teacher• Moderate natural conversation sessions with groups of around 4 members.
• Assist members in achieving their goal of speaking English fluently.
• Prepare thematic topics for English conversations.
Education
2017 - 2021
Bachelor’s - Hispanic Studies and PortugueseMy studies involved exploring language, translation, and cultural analysis, focusing on Iberian and Latin American contexts. This academic background equips me with a deep understanding of language acquisition and cross-cultural communication, enhancing my ability to teach English with a sensitivity to linguistic nuances, learner needs, and diverse cultural backgrounds, making language learning an engaging and accessible experience.
Work Experience
2024 - Current
Recruiter• Collaborating closely with hiring managers, aligning recruitment with organisational priorities.
• Obtaining strong ATS proficiency. Streamlined processes through applicant tracking systems.
• Sourcing and interviewing. Utilising diverse channels for strategic talent sourcing, applying comprehensive interview techniques.
• Led end-to-end recruitment, from job descriptions to onboarding with a focus on global talent.
2021 - 2024
Project Manager• Managing Shell translation projects in Europe and liaising with clients to create budgets and timelines, with budgets exceeding £20,000.
• Initiating and handling new marketing campaigns and projects with UL and overseeing over 100+ project in less than a year.
•Working with an international team spread over four continents and integrating into a diverse team with the common objective of improving delivery of crucial projects. This includes the use of Jira and Teams, Project Director
2019 - 2020
Translator & Communications Manager• Translation of general content, such as scripts, websites and articles; and specific content, such as medical and legal documents and certificates for clients.
• Management of communication strategy, optimisation of campaigns and social media positioning and copywriting of blog posts.
2018 - 2019
Book Seller• Undertaken bibliographic work using data platforms to identify and locate titles.
• Actively Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current titles and changes in the market.
• Created in-store and window displays to market the latest book releases.
2021 - 2022
Freelance Translator• After my internship at this company, with an above-average rating, I moved up the ladder and was hired as a freelancer transcreator.
• Translation of general content, such as scripts, websites and articles; and specific content, such as medical and legal documents and certificates for clients.
5.0
Rating
96
Students
341
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
32 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation211 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 9% off
Business English
B1 - C2Language Essentials33 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 9% off
Mastering Job Interviews in English
B1 - C2Conversation20 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Clear Speech Mastery: British English Pronunciation
A2 - C2Language Essentials43 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 9% off
Discover London: A Multicultural English Immersion Course
B1 - C2Conversation2 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 17% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
33 Reviews
Roman Kosolapov
2 English lessons
Joshua has a wonderful and engaging way of communicating, making lesson feel comfortable and enjoyable. The lesson feels like a natural and pleasant conversation, making learning both engaging and effortless. Thanks to him friendly approach and expertise, I feel more confident expressing myself in English!
Mar 26, 2025
Lucas Araujo
8 English lessons
The classes are always fun, I recommend them to everyone. Teacher 1000 points!
Mar 14, 2025
Javier Garcia
1 English lesson
Joshua is very kind and nice, I am very sure that I will have more classes with him.
Jan 20, 2025
Ruben Brotons Rigaud
3 English lessons
Joshua is a great teacher! He is a nice person and you can tell he is interested in teaching. His class was structured and very appropriate to my level of English and my needs. Thank you for the class!
Mar 18, 2025
Maite Sobrino
4 English lessons
Joshua is a really good teacher!
Mar 10, 2025
Luis Elias
2 English lessons
The lesson was great! Joshua is a really positive teacher. I will repeat for sure. Recommended.
Jan 13, 2025
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